2001 Porsche Boxster · 7,810 MOT tests
2001 Porsche Boxster reliability
2001 Porsche Boxsters fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Boxster years (7,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 25.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 84,398
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,810
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Suspension6.9%
- Brakes6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Tyres2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.17%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.52%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.45%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 2.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.18%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (2.65%)
Other years
Every Porsche Boxster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2001 Porsche Boxsters fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Boxster years (7,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (4.17% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.52% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Porsche Boxster shows 84,398 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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